State Tuberculosis Hospital Opens at Rockville Announcement
State health officials announce Rockville’s tuberculosis hospital is open for patients with treatment free for indigents and options for paying patients. Counties may obtain admission for eligible cases via physician referrals, with two certificates and direct action by Superintendent Dr. Leavitt.
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Indigna
Rockvile
New Open
Rockville
Fountain County
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
H. B. Leavitt
Banks Tax Assessment Revisions by County Board
The Board of Review last week agreed on assessing county banks using 75 percent of capital stock surplus and undivided profits as shown in sworn bank statements, after deducting real estate value. This mirrors last year’s method but with real estate value assessed rather than cash value, increasing taxes for banks.
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Board of Review
Cates Team Arrives for Sunday Baseball Clash
The husky Cates baseball squad visits Sunday to face the locals. Cates backs a fast ball club this season as the home team must play hard to beat the heavy swat ters from the south end. Dun lap and Brant will be the battery for the home team.
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Husky
Cates
Dun‘lap
Brant
Sweet Heart cher ties arrival from Lewiston Idaho
Layton received a few large black Sweet Heart cher ties on Wednesday from E. Hershberger now in Lewiston Idaho. They are among the finest specimens seen and even California will have to hustle to beat them.
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Layton
E. Hershberger
Lew‘aston
Idaho
California
Church of Christ to Hold Sunday Worship Service
The Church of Christ will conduct divine worship next Lord's day at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Alfred Elmore will preach. All interested persons are invited to attend and partake in the services. Come and we will try to do thee good.
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Church of Christ
Alfred Elmore
Merchants trial delivery system in Williamsport
Several Williamsport merchants began a Monday test of a combined delivery plan. Five merchants hired Harry Salts to handle daily trips at 8 and 10 am and 2 and 4 pm. Two wagons will operate, aiming to cut costs and speed service in town.
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Williamsport
Harry Salts
Attica Triumphs Late In Amateur Ball Clash
In a rough, amateur contest Attica edged Covington 16 to 15 after Covington led 14 to 2 at inning five. Merryman pitched poorly as Dunlap replaced Borst and Steadman relieved him, but Attica kept pressing. The crowd roasted the players as the Ledger noted the chaotic finish.
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Attica
Covington
Merryman
Dunlap
Astica Nver
Steadman
Borst
Covingtons
Theifs
Attica Ledger
Political Spitework at Frankfort Court Examined
A Rossville Journal letter condemns prosecutors targeting Red Cross drug store indictments as political bluffery. It argues the circuit court delay, possible judges, and petty county politics distort justice, urging common sense, fairness, and equal treatment under the law. The piece ends noting Mayer's Hardware Store hog and horse troughs.
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Frankfort
Red Cross
Circuit Court
Justice of the Peace Courts
Clinton County
Court House
Mike Walters
Rossville
Mayer’s Hardware Store
Prominent Citizen William Ward Dies In Troy Township
William T. Ward, a longtime Troy township resident and civic figure, died at his home after two strokes. Born March 9, 1841, he served in the Civil War, held local offices, and led multiple organizations including Knights of Pythias and the Covington Horse Thief Detective Company. Survived by his widow Druzilla and seven children, the community mourns a man of high character and integrity.
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William T. Ward
Troy Township
Mr. Ward
Dudley R. and
Eizabeth McMannomy Ward
George Watkins
Fifth Street
63Rd
Indiana Volunteers
Citzen
Knights of Pythias
Covington Horse Thief Detective Company
Covington Fair Association
Druzella Lemon
I. J. Duncan
George Hoagland
Logan
Lizzie
Lara
Anna
Willie Ward
Quiet Fourth Observed in Covington Amid Heat
Covington spent a quiet Fourth with residents seeking cool shade at home and minimal activity. A few traveled to Indianapolis to hear Taft, while others fished picnicked or celebrated at Fountain Wingate and Linden. The day remained peaceful in Covington. It pays to advertise in the Republican.
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Covington
Indianapolis
Taft
Fountain, Wingate
Linden
Pasteur Fund Expands for Rabies Treatment Payment
The State Board of Health will fund Pasteur treatment for rabid dog bite victims from the hydrophobia fund. The fund surpassed $2,000, with Marion county’s $521 receipts bringing total to about $2,100. The board has denied treatment requests beyond the required amount due to limited funds. Money comes to the auditor from surplus dog tax by township statewide.
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State Board of Health
Albert Sabmn
Marion County
Waldrip Marries Miss Alice Harvey in Indiana Ceremony
Professor Waldrip and Miss Alice Harvey quietly wed at the bride’s mother’s home on East Main Street with only immediate family present. The Rev I M Hughes officiated. The couple left for a wedding trip through Rat on and Dayton Ohio and plan to reside in Terre Haute where Waldrip will teach next year.
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Lo ‘Willip
Alice Harvey
Ella Harvey
East Main Street
I. M. Hughes
First Presbyterian Church
Waldrip
Raton
Traction
Dayton
Ohio
Indianapolis
Attica
Terre Haute
State Normal
Elk Lodge
Richmond Palladium
Fountain County
Logan Township
Osborns Prairie Church Call Meeting Set for July 15
Notice states a call meeting of Osborns Prairie church members will be held at the church Saturday July 15 at 3 p m to transact important business. Trustees invite attendance at the cemetery to elect new officers by order of Church Club. Read the ads.
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The
Osborn’s Prairie Church
Church Club
Aeroplane Sighted Over Danville by Residents
A real airship was seen passing over Danville last evening by residents in the northwest part of town. Davy Ingalls, third baseman for the ball club, who is home ill, was the first to spot it from a hospital window. He called others to view as the craft moved from southwest to northeast, appearing like a huge kite at distance.
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Danville
North
Davy Ingalls
Davy
C. S. Johnson
Robinson Street
Tird
Hal Moody
Holmes Garage
Danville Democrat
August events and fairs listed for Attica area
A sequence of regional gatherings and fairs scheduled across August and September. Attica hosts Chautauqua Ravine Park event from August 11 to 20, Old Settlers at Yeddo on August 17, and Riverside Old Settlers on August 24. Free Methodist camp meeting runs August 23 to September 3. Pine Village Stock Show August 31 to September 2. State Fair at Indianapolis September 1 to 8, Boswell Fair September 12 to 15, Covington Fair September 12 to 15, Redmen Powwow at Lafayette September 21, plus Woodmen Logrolling at Ravine Park in September.
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Attica Chautauqua
Ravine Park
Old Settlers
Yeddo
Attica
Pine Village
Lafayette
Dougherty Delivers Fourth of July Oration at Linden
Rev. F K Dougherty of this city gave the oration at Linden's Fourth of July celebration. A large crowd enjoyed the event despite heat and Covington Sunday School team played a strong game in the morning. Also listed is a second-hand folding machine item.
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Frank K. Dougerty
Linden
F. K. Dougherty
Covington
Attica Ledger Printing Plant Opens at Auction
The Ledger Not Sold. The Attica Ledger printing plant was offered at public auction at 2 o'clock Saturday by the trustee. The property was offered in bulk and as entire plant for cash and free from liens. One bid only, nominal, $1000 by John J. Nixon. The trustee lacked authority to accept less than $143.40. referee rejected offer and ordered continued operation and private bids.
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Attica Ledger
John J. Nixon
William Crane Receives Diploma in Theraphy
William Crane, a practitioner trained through the American College of Mechano Theraphy at 122 Randolph Street, Chicago, has earned his diploma. He offers osteopathic treatment using Swedish movements, physical measures, and strong hygiene practices to promote healing.
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American College of Mechano- Theraphy
Randolph Street
Chicago
William Crane
Crane
Will Sell Below Value Ladies Apparel at Discount
All ladies ready made suits skirts and waists offered at 20 percent discount this spring and summer. A cash premium of five cents on every dollar purchase is added.
Postal Bank Opens in Attica with New Window
The Postal Savings Bank for Attica opened Wednesday with a dedicated post office window for deposits and full information provided to patrons. Vermillion county Methodist Sunday school held a picnic at Harris grove with about 125 attendees traveling by buggy and enjoying a dinner hosted by Mr. Harris and Mr. Wright. John Deth, a local retiree, bought the Price residence on Fourth Street for 2500 and plans to remodel adding a story, while the Prices will relocate. For sale: Residence prepaid with modern conveniences. see Mrs J W Price at the military store.
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Postal Savings Bank For
Attica
Methodist Sunday School
Harris Grove
Wright Spring
Vermillion County
John Deth
Will Price
Fourth Street
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Wiliam T. Ward
del Waldrip
Richmond
Mr. Johnson
Riverside
Boswell Fair
Covington Fair
Dougherty At
American College of Mechano-Theraphy
Postal Bank
J.W. Price
Miliary
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